3D-4D | Implied motion
Contents
Introduction
The sculpture by the author that serves as the icon for this project is an example of implied motion in a 3D object. Rotating a profile of a face about an axis creates a dynamic sense of movement not unlike the motion blur one sees in a photograph of a rapidly accelerating object. For some, it’s a stretch to see the profile at first, but once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
Implied motion through shared transformation of geometry will be one challenge to achieve in this project. Thinking in “negative” to generate a mold will be another, as we exploit the subtractive construction opportunities inherent in the CNC router.
Objectives
After completing this project you will be able to:
- Understand and use the visual element of implied motion, and the optical visual elements of light and texture
- Apply best-practice mold-making strategies by avoiding undercuts and textures, while incorporating draft angles and deliberate beveling of corners and edges into the model itself
- Visualize a positive shape and generate the resulting negative mold as appropriate to machining on a CNC router
- Visualize a positive form using digital imaging and rendering techniques